How it smells
The first thing you smell is amalfi lemon and bergamot. The heart brings basil and cardamom. On the skin it settles into amber and carnation. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Intense notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Rue21 Intense Intense / Parfum-like
Rue21 is the house behind Intense Intense / Parfum-like.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Intense for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Jaguar lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and carnation are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
The style of Intense
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and lavender. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like basil and amber. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, lavender and egyptian balsam. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Rue21 perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Pink Ice, CJ Black and CJ Red Cologne Limited Edition.
Intense dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Hugo Boss Hugo (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Tommy Hilfiger (5 shared notes) and Jaguar (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Hugo Boss Hugo starts from €75.
More questions
How much does Intense cost?
About €198 in Europe.
Can women wear Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.